Senior Procurement Specialist

What you’ll do :

• Create a suite of core processes, tools and templates to enable users to effectively develop and execute on center-led procurement principles that enable effective sourcing, supplier relationship management, supplier performance evaluation, contract lifecycle management, contract compliance, executed savings validation, spend analytics, and category planning.
• Lead the implementation and customization of digital tools / platforms in order to effectively enable and enhance current procurement-related business practices.
• Anticipate customer needs and identify gaps in order to create, rollout, implement, and where possible, digitize individual elements within the suite of processes that they are creating.
• Sustain the processes and technology and be responsible for end user support and adoption as well as continued enhancement and innovation as the process and technology adoption grows across FCL and the Co-operative Retailing System (CRS).

Who you’ll work with :

You will work closely with Strategic Sourcing Managers, Business Unit stakeholders, and data systems owners and will report into the Manager, Procurement Governance & Infrastructure.

This team strives to cultivate a culture of high performance, collaboration, and engagement.

Why it matters :

We help local Co-ops grow and thrive by offering a range of professional services, including marketing, market research, information technology, human resources, accounting, risk management and business development.

Who you are :

You are looking for a career in Supply Chain and :

• Have 6 9 years of relevant progressively responsible experience in strategic sourcing, category management, supplier management (preferably with demonstrated experience across a variety of categories) and managing multiple projects.
• Have a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Commerce, Economics, Computer Science or Engineering (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered).
• Are familiar with contract / contractor management in the following areas : selection of service providers; clear understanding of specific contractor dynamics (.

union rules / regulations).

• Have experience in spend analytics would be an asset.
• Have experience in IValua and JD Edwards would be an asset.
• Have certificates in procurement, supply management, inventory management, Lean / Six Sigma, or operational planning would be assets.

Extensive experience with Excel, PowerPoint, other analytical tools would be an asset.

What we offer :

• Competitive salaries, short-term incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan.
• Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop as a Team Member.
• As a co-operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth.

To learn more about who we are and what we offer, visit .

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience.

If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your requests to us via All information received will be kept confidential.

If this opportunity speaks to you, we invite you to apply. The position will be posted until closed.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.

As this position is considered a position of trust, you may be required to complete a criminal record check in accordance with FCL policies.

FCL embraces diversity and inclusion. We’re working to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work.

We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process.